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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Doctor say is the same as strong will?
(a) Strong arms.
(b) Strong faith.
(c) A strong mind.
(d) Strong thoughts.

2. Julian then talks about how he was manipulated into doing what?
(a) Feeding the Prisoner unhealthy food.
(b) Putting the Prisoner into the prison cell with windows.
(c) Beating the Prisoner once every day.
(d) Putting the Prisoner in the darkest, most damp cell available.

3. Specific parallels to _____ story appear throughout the play, making thematic points about the importance of integrity, faith and tensions between spiritual and earthly power.
(a) The Czar.
(b) The Christ.
(c) The Buddha.
(d) The Zeus.

4. Of what does Anton assure the Doctor about Sigismund?
(a) He cannot walk.
(b) He cannot run.
(c) He cannot communicate.
(d) He is weak.

5. What does Anton urge the Doctor to give the Prisoner?
(a) Handcuffs to wear around his wrists and ankles.
(b) Some medicine to calm him and make him happy.
(c) Food.
(d) A shot to sedate him.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Julian ask the Doctor to prescribe?

2. How does Olivier speak to the guards?

3. what does the Doctor think about what has been done to Sigismund?

4. How does Julian react when Anton speaks about how glad he will be when the nobleman has gone?

5. How does Anton respond to Julian's interest to join the court?

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